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The Daily Wildcat

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    3 things to know today

    Want a new drug? You got it

    Avastin, a drug designed to treat breast cancer, received approval yesterday from the Food and Drug Administration. The drug is already being used to treat lung and colon cancer.

    Now that it’s getting warmer…

    …consider getting a little more sun. The vitamin D in sunlight has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer and susceptibility to heart attack, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

    Notable birthdays

    Famous people born on this day include actress Tea Leoni (1965), comedian Carrot Top (1965) and professional wrestler Ric Flair (1949).

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